Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were beaten by the Albuquerque Academy Chargers 71-27. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Chargers are ranked 17th).
Lily Skarsgard had an outrageously good game for Albuquerque Academy as she dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten assists. Skarsgard is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last seven games she's played. Melissa Purcella was another key player, going 8 of 12 to rack up 17 points and three steals.
Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Albuquerque Academy, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Hope Christian the next time they take the court. Albuquerque Academy will head out to face Hope Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Valley will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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